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MI HB5574

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joey Andrews

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the board of state canvassers to assign ballot number designations to statewide questions at least 60 days before elections using a format of the election year plus chronological filing order, with -P or -S suffixes for primary or special elections

  • Mandates the secretary of state post proposed constitutional amendments, initiated laws, and referendums on the department website within 2 business days of petition submission, and provide monthly status updates on pending petitions

  • Prohibits the secretary of state from accepting additional signature filings to supplement an original petition after the initial filing date

  • Requires certification of ballot language from the secretary of state to county clerks at least 60 days before elections, with copies distributed to election boards for posting at polling places

  • Repeals section 709 of the Michigan election law (1954 PA 116)

  • Effective April 2, 2025

Legislative Description

Elections: petitions; duties of the secretary of state and the board of state canvassers regarding ballot initiative and constitutional amendment petitions; modify. Amends secs. 474a, 475, 478, 480, 481 & 485 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.474a et seq.) & repeals sec. 709 of 1954 PA 116.

State agencies (existing): state

Last Action

Assigned Pa 234'24

12/31/2024

Committee Referrals

Elections And Ethics6/26/2024
Elections3/13/2024

Full Bill Text

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